Motorcyclist killed in Naperville, Illinois, crash

By Jeramie Bizzle Jeramie Bizzle Web Producer, CBS Chicago Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written...

5 Underrated National Forest Hikes in Illinois That Rival National Parks

Top economist says it’s ‘panic season’ in markets and it’s your fault for taking summer vacation. Blame the ‘harvest time’ mentality

What is August really about? Owen Lamont, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Acadian Asset Management, suggests that for normal people, it’s about relaxing on the beach, but for financial markets, it’s “panic season.” Lamont, who is a...

Cornjerkers, Pretzels and Timberducks: The stories behind Illinois’ most interesting high school nicknames

There are more than 1,000 high schools in Illinois, and while the Land of Lincoln has its share of Bulldogs, Eagles, Tigers and other standards, there are also some more unusual prep mascots. Here, in no particular order, are a dozen of Illinois’...

Charlie Meier announces completion of Wesclin School turn lane project

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has announced the opening of a new turn lane at Wesclin School on Route 160 in Trenton, Illinois. The project, which was completed with the cooperation of the Illinois Department of Transportation...

"I built my career, met my wife in Chicago" - Anthony Rizzo gets candid about being blindsided by Cubs trade to the Yankees

Anthony Rizzo was in shock after the Chicago Cubs called him to the office and said that he was getting traded to the New York Yankees in a move that was always coming. Before the 2021 MLB trade deadline, the Cubs shook up their core of the 2016...

Chicago Cubs fans react to Wrigley Field’s 2027 All-Star Game announcement. But what about tickets?

The MLB All-Star Game is returning to Wrigley Field in 2027 for the fourth time and first in 37 years. The festivities are still two years away, but fans at Tuesday’s Cubs game were looking forward to seeing the sport’s best players in Chicago....

Chicago’s Iconic River Swim Revived in 2025 After Century Break

After more than a decade of planning and regulatory hurdles, Chicago is set to revive a once-iconic tradition with the 2025 Chicago River Swim, marking the first organized plunge into the city’s namesake waterway in nearly a century. Scheduled for...

2025 LIV Golf Chicago R3 Weather Forecast: Will the game be interrupted on the final day?

The 2025 LIV Golf Chicago is headed to its final round on Sunday, August 10 with a looming threat of thunderstorms and rain. The penultimate event on the league calendar is taking place at the Bolingbrook Golf Club in Illinois from August 8 to 10....

Illinois given identical expectations to 2024 CFP qualifier entering this season

Illinois enters this fall as a Big Ten dark-horse and a possible conference title contender. According to ESPN, it's impressed with what Illinois has built over the last few seasons, arguing this fall will be coach Bret Bielema's most important...

Brand USA invites travellers to discover the nation by bike

There’s never been a better time to explore the USA on two wheels. From bustling citystreets to quiet coastal paths and thrilling mountain trails, cycling offers a unique way to see America’s culture, landscapes, and communities. Between now and...

Longtime Northwest suburban tourism leader dies at 91

Tom Rivera, a marketing and tourism chief in the Northwest suburbs in the 1980s and 1990s, has died. Courtesy of Kathy Rivera The founder of the convention and visitors bureau covering the Northwest suburbs is being remembered for his influence...

Chicago Is So Gerrymandered Its Main Airport Is Parking Backlogged Planes in Two Different Congressional Districts

J.B. Pritzker (Scott Olson/Getty Images) Three days after Texas Democrats took a private jet to Chicago in an attempt to stop their Republican counterparts from passing a new congressional map, the airport they flew to, O'Hare International,...

Back when Patrick Kane turned back the clock for Red Wings in an emotional Chicago return

Patrick Kane’s return to Chicago with the Detroit Red Wings was a night full of familiar sights. On February 25, he played his first game against the Blackhawks since leaving the team the previous year. The game ended in overtime, with Kane...

Illinois State Fair opens for 2025 season, following theme of ‘Adventure Awaits’

SPRINGFIELD (25News Now) - The gates at the Illinois State fair are now open after a ribbon-cutting fair on Thursday morning. This year’s fair will see many improvements to the fairgrounds, thanks to an $85.5 million grant from the Pritzker...

You Have To Experience This Riverfront Hike in Illinois for Yourself

Looking for a hike in Illinois that has a little bit of everything: adventure, sights, history, flora, and interesting natural formations? Look no further, as the Sentry Bluff Trail has exactly the variety that will wow any nature-loving...

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (8/6)

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Pritzker says Illinois remap is possible as DNC chair vows to fight Texas GOP efforts 'tooth and nail' “Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday opened the door further to a potential mid-decade congressional remap in Illinois, as...

Illinois Hospital Sued for Religious and Disability Discrimination

Silver Cross Hospital, based in New Lenox, Illinois, violated federal law when it failed to provide a reasonable accommodation to employees who requested to be exempt from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine because of religious and disability reasons,...

Chicago police seek 2 vehicles wanted in Englewood hit-and-run

By Jeramie Bizzle Jeramie Bizzle Web Producer, CBS Chicago Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written...

Best State Park Beaches in Illinois To Visit To Close Out Summer

I've begun to notice the days getting slightly shorter and kids scurrying around with their backpacks, some riding their bikes to school, others milking August for all it has left. I'm not sure where summer went, but I know it passed too quickly....